Award

Health & Social Care Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Aug 2025 at 12:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London have completed a procurement process to award a contract for Health & Social Care Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3. The industry category for this procurement is education and training services, specifically focused on adult and other education services. The procurement process was managed under an open competition method, classified as 'below threshold,' allowing for wider participation. The contract has been awarded to SECCTA, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), with the contract valued at £120,000. The services will be provided in the City of London, with the contract period starting on 17th September 2025 and potentially extending until 31st July 2027, including options for renewal. The contractor was announced on 5th September 2025, following the procurement stage completion.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in the provision of Health & Social Care training and qualifications. SECCTA's successful bid demonstrates the potential for SMEs to engage in such significant contracts and highlights the demand for expertise in adult education, particularly in skills fundable under Adult Funding Skills rules. Businesses that have established training resources, quality assurance systems, and experience in delivering health and social care qualifications would be well-positioned to engage with such tenders. The presence of a thorough onboarding and learner management system will further enhance the competitiveness of potential suppliers in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Health & Social Care Qualifications at Levels 2 and 3

Notice Description

The City invites Quotations for the provision of Health & Social Care Qualifications (Levels 2 and 3 - must be fundable under the Adult Funding Skills funding rules) The successful provider will have a successful track record in the delivery of a suite of the following HSC training qualifications at levels 2 and 3: Level 3 - Diploma in Adult Care - 61004984 Level 2 - Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness - 60325525 Level 2 - Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (RQF) - 60329440 They will have existing training resources and arrangements (inclusive but not limited to appropriate staff, pipelines / systems for attracting and onboarding new learners, delivery locations, quality assurance systems, awarding body status, learner portfolio and administrative processes) The duration and maximum length of the contract is 10 months (end of July 2026).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058dc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057473-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cityproc.operations@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
020 7606 3030

Buyer Location

Locality
CITY OF LONDON
Postcode
EC2P 2EJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SECCTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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